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CODE: 34002H Buy ONET/DOT: Download or CD-ROM
TITLE: Readers DEFINITION: Read books, plays, or scripts to prepare synopses for review by editorial staff or to recommend content revisions. TASKS: 1. Reads novels, stories, and plays and prepares synopses for review by editorial department or film, radio, or television producer. 2. Recommends revisions to or disallows broadcast of materials violating Federal regulations or station standards. 3. Reads and listens to material to be broadcast on radio or television to detect vulgar, libelous, or misleading statements. 4. Prepares recommended editorial revisions in script, using computer or typewriter. 5. Suggests possible treatment of selected materials in film or program. 6. Confers with sales or advertising agency personnel to report on revised or disallowed commercials. KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge elements are ranked by importance. 75 English Language Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar 58 Communications and Media Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods including alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media 54 Computers and Electronics Knowledge of electric circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming 33 Law, Government and Jurisprudence Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process 21 Clerical Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing systems, filing and records management systems, stenography and transcription, forms design principles, and other office procedures and terminology 13 Sales and Marketing Knowledge of principles and methods involved in showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategies and tactics, product demonstration and sales techniques, and sales control systems 8 Sociology and Anthropology Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, cultures, their history, migrations, ethnicity, and origins 4 Telecommunications Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems 4 Fine Arts Knowledge of theory and techniques required to produce, compose, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture SKILLS: Skills elements are ranked by importance. 100 Reading Comprehension Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents 90 Writing Communicating effectively with others in writing as indicated by the needs of the audience 70 Active Learning Working with new material or information to grasp its implications 65 Critical Thinking Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches 60 Idea Evaluation Evaluating the likely success of an idea in relation to the demands of the situation 55 Monitoring Assessing how well one is doing when learning or doing something 55 Product Inspection Inspecting and evaluating the quality of products 50 Speaking Talking to others to effectively convey information 50 Active Listening Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate 45 Problem Identification Identifying the nature of problems 40 Idea Generation Generating a number of different approaches to problems 35 Solution Appraisal Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts 35 Judgment and Decision Making Weighing the relative costs and benefits of a potential action 35 Identification of Key Causes Identifying the things that must be changed to achieve a goal 30 Information Gathering Knowing how to find information and identifying essential information 30 Learning Strategies Using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things 25 Implementation Planning Developing approaches for implementing an idea 25 Synthesis/Reorganization Reorganizing information to get a better approach to problems or tasks 25 Social Perceptiveness Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do 20 Systems Perception Determining when important changes have occurred in a system or are likely to occur 20 Coordination Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions 20 Persuasion Persuading others to approach things differently 20 Negotiation Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences 20 Information Organization Finding ways to structure or classify multiple pieces of information 20 Visioning Developing an image of how a system should work under ideal conditions 20 Time Management Managing one's own time and the time of others 15 Identifying Downstream Consequences Determining the long-term outcomes of a change in operations 15 Instructing Teaching others how to do something 15 Management of Material Resources Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work 15 Equipment Selection Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job 15 Service Orientation Actively looking for ways to help people 10 Mathematics Using mathematics to solve problems 10 Troubleshooting Determining what is causing an operating error and deciding what to do about it 10 Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems 10 Operations Analysis Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design 10 Systems Evaluation Looking at many indicators of system performance, taking into account their accuracy 5 Equipment Maintenance Performing routine maintenance and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed 5 Science Using scientific methods to solve problems 5 Repairing Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools 5 Testing Conducting tests to determine whether equipment, software, or procedures are operating as expected 5 Management of Personnel Resources Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job 5 Installation Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications 5 Management of Financial Resources Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures 5 Technology Design Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs 5 Operation Monitoring Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly . ABILITIES: Abilities elements are ranked by importance. 100 Written Comprehension The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing 75 Written Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand 75 Near Vision The ability to see details of objects at a close range (within a few feet of the observer) 60 Deductive Reasoning The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to come up with logical answers. It involves deciding if an answer makes sense. 55 Oral Expression The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand 50 Oral Comprehension The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences 45 Speed of Closure The ability to quickly make sense of information that seems to be without meaning or organization. It involves quickly combining and organizing different pieces of information into a meaningful pattern 45 Speech Clarity The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener 45 Information Ordering The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order. The things or actions can include numbers, letters, words, pictures, procedures, sentences, and mathematical or logical operations. 40 Fluency of Ideas The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a given topic. It concerns the number of ideas produced and not the quality, correctness, or creativity of the ideas. 40 Flexibility of Closure The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material 40 Originality The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem 40 Auditory Attention The ability to focus on a single source of auditory (hearing) information in the presence of other distracting sounds 40 Perceptual Speed The ability to quickly and accurately compare letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object 35 Wrist-Finger Speed The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists 35 Memorization The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures 35 Inductive Reasoning The ability to combine separate pieces of information, or specific answers to problems, to form general rules or conclusions. It includes coming up with a logical explanation for why a series of seemingly unrelated events occur together. 35 Problem Sensitivity The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. 30 Selective Attention The ability to concentrate and not be distracted while performing a task over a period of time 30 Category Flexibility The ability to produce many rules so that each rule tells how to group (or combine) a set of things in a different way. 25 Trunk Strength The ability to use one's abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing 25 Far Vision The ability to see details at a distance 20 Time Sharing The ability to efficiently shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources) 20 Visualization The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged 20 Hearing Sensitivity The ability to detect or tell the difference between sounds that vary over broad ranges of pitch and loudness 15 Number Facility The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly 15 Speech Recognition The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person 10 Mathematical Reasoning The ability to understand and organize a problem and then to select a mathematical method or formula to solve the problem 10 Response Orientation The ability to choose quickly and correctly between two or more movements in response to two or more signals (lights, sounds, pictures, etc.). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body parts 10 Extent Flexibility The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs 10 Finger Dexterity The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects 10 Control Precision The ability to quickly and repeatedly make precise adjustments in moving the controls of a machine or vehicle to exact positions 10 Dynamic Flexibility The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs 5 Sound Localization The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated 5 Peripheral Vision The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are focused forward 5 Visual Color Discrimination The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness 5 Gross Body Coordination The ability to coordinate the movement of the arms, legs, and torso together in activities where the whole body is in motion 5 Dynamic Strength The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue 5 Manual Dexterity The ability to quickly make coordinated movements of one hand, a hand together with its arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects 5 Static Strength The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects 5 Spatial Orientation The ability to know one's location in relation to the environment, or to know where other objects are in relation to one's self 5 Arm-Hand Steadiness The ability to keep the hand and arm steady while making an arm movement or while holding the arm and hand in one position WORK ACTIVITIES: Work activities elements are ranked by importance. 92 Evaluating Information Against Standards Evaluating information against a set of standards and verifying that it is correct. 88 Judging Qualities of Things, Services, or People Making judgments about or assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. 83 Getting Information Needed to Do the Job Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. 75 Providing Consultation and Advice to Others Providing consultation and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-related, or process related topics. 75 Making Decisions and Solving Problems Combining, evaluating, and reasoning with information and data to make decisions and solve problems. These processes involve making decisions about the relative importance of information and choosing the best solution. 71 Communicating With Other Workers Providing information to supervisors, fellow workers, and subordinates. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer. 71 Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events Identifying information received by making estimates or categorizations, recognizing differences or similarities, or sensing changes in circumstances or events. 67 Thinking Creatively Originating, inventing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. 67 Monitor Processes, Material, or Surroundings Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, often to detect problems or to find out when things are finished. 67 Documenting or Recording Information Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in either written form or by electronic/magnetic recording. 63 Interpreting Meaning of Information to Others Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be understood or used to support responses or feedback to others. 63 Communicating With Persons Outside Organization Communicating with persons outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged face-to-face, in writing, or via telephone/electronic transfer. 58 Interacting With Computers Controlling computer functions by using programs, setting up functions, writing software, or otherwise communicating with computer systems. 58 Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material Inspecting or diagnosing equipment, structures, or materials to identify the causes of errors or other problems or defects. 50 Implementing Ideas or Programs Conducting or carrying out work procedures and activities in accord with one's own ideas or information provided through directions/instructions for purposes of installing, modifying, preparing, delivering, constructing, integrating, finishing, or completing programs, systems, structures, or products. 50 Processing Information Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, verifying, or processing information or data. 46 Updating and Using Job-Relevant Knowledge Keeping up-to-date technically and knowing one's own jobs' and related jobs' functions. 46 Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Developing plans to accomplish work, and prioritizing and organizing one's own work. 46 Handling and Moving Objects Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating things, including the use of keyboards. 42 Performing Administrative Activities Approving requests, handling paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks. 42 Analyzing Data or Information Identifying underlying principles, reasons, or facts by breaking down information or data into separate parts. 38 Establishing and Maintaining Relationships Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. 33 Selling or Influencing Others Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods, or otherwise changing their minds or actions. 29 Assisting and Caring for Others Providing assistance or personal care to others. 29 Resolving Conflict or Negotiating with Others Handling complaints, arbitrating disputes, and resolving grievances, or otherwise negotiating with others. 21 Scheduling Work and Activities Scheduling events, programs, activities, as well as the work of others. 21 Teaching Others Identifying educational needs, developing formal training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. 17 Coordinating Work and Activities of Others Coordinating members of a work group to accomplish tasks. 13 Monitoring and Controlling Resources Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. 13 Controlling Machines and Processes Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles). 13 Developing Objectives and Strategies Establishing long range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve these objectives. 8 Performing For or Working With Public Performing for people or dealing directly with the public, including serving persons in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. 8 Performing General Physical Activities Performing physical activities that require moving one's whole body, such as in climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, where the activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials. 4 Estimating Needed Characteristics Estimating the Characteristics of Materials, Products, Events, or Information: Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities, or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. 4 Repairing and Maintaining Electrical Equipment Fixing, servicing, adjusting, regulating, calibrating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles. 4 Coaching and Developing Others Identifying developmental needs of others and coaching or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. 4 Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment Fixing, servicing, aligning, setting up, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles. WORK CONTEXT: Work context elements are ranked by frequency (F), importance (I), responsibility (R), amount of contact (C), how serious (S), objective vs. subjective (O), automation (A), extent of frustration (E), responsible for health and safety (H), likelihood of injury (L), degree of injury (D) . 100 (F) Indoors How frequently does this job require the worker to work: Indoors 85 (F) Sitting How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Sitting? 80 (I) Importance of Being Sure All Is Done How important is it to be sure that all the details of this job are performed and everything is done completely? 76 (I) Importance of Being Exact or Accurate How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job? 57 (O) Objective or Subjective Information How objective or subjective is the information communicated in this job? 40 (S) Consequence of Error How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable? 40 (I) Provide a Service to Others How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Provide a service to others (e.g., customers)? 36 (I) Importance of Repeating Same Tasks How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job? 36 (I) Persuade Someone to a Course of Action How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Persuade someone to a course of action (informally) or influence others to buy something (to sell)? 35 (F) Using Hands on Objects, Tools, Controls How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls? 35 (F) Making Repetitive Motions How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Making repetitive motions? 33 (C) Job-Required Social Interaction How much does this job require the worker to be in contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) with others in order to perform it? 32 (I) Take a Position Opposed to Others How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Take a position opposed to coworkers or others? 25 (F) Standing How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Standing? 23 (E) Frustrating Circumstances To what extent do frustrating circumstances ("road blocks" to work that are beyond the worker's control) hinder the accomplishment of this job? 20 (I) Deal With External Customers How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Deal with external customers (e.g., retail sales) or the public in general (e.g., police work)? 15 (F) Walking or Running How much time in a usual work period does the worker spend: Walking or running? 15 (F) Frequency in Conflict Situations How frequently do the job requirements place the worker in conflict situations? 12 (I) Importance of Being Aware of New Events How important is being constantly aware of either frequently changing events (e.g. security guard watching for shoplifters) or infrequent events (e.g. radar operator watching for tornadoes) to performing this job? 12 (I) Coordinate or Lead Others How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities (not supervision)? 9 (R) Responsibility for Outcomes and Results How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers? 8 (I) Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.) 5 (F) Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements? 5 (F) Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting How often during a usual work period is the worker exposed to the following conditions: Extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions? 4 (I) Supervise, Coach, Train Others How important are interactions requiring the worker to: Supervise, coach, train, or develop other employees? 4 (A) Degree of Automation Indicate the level of automation of this job. INTERESTS: Interest elements are ranked by occupational interest. 83 Artistic Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules. 56 Social Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others. 56 Investigative Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally. 50 Conventional Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow. 50 Enterprising Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business. 17 Realistic Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others. WORK VALUES: Work values elements are ranked by extent. 59 Working Conditions-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions. 59 Achievement-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement. 57 Independence-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employs to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy. 52 Support-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical. 48 Recognition-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status. 47 Relationships-Mean Extent Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service. 75 Working Conditions Workers on this job have good working conditions 69 Independence Workers on this job do their work alone 66 Autonomy Workers on this job plan their work with little supervision 66 Company Policies and Practices Workers on this job are treated fairly by the company 63 Responsibility Workers on this job make decisions on their own 59 Ability Utilization Workers on this job make use of their individual abilities 59 Advancement Workers on this job have opportunities for advancement 59 Moral Values Workers on this job are never pressured to do things that go against their sense of right and wrong 59 Achievement Workers on this job get a feeling of accomplishment 59 Activity Workers on this job are busy all the time 56 Co-workers Workers on this job have co-workers who are easy to get along with 56 Security Workers on this job have steady employment 56 Supervision, Human Relations Workers on this job have supervisors who back up their workers with management 53 Variety Workers on this job have something different to do every day 50 Recognition Workers on this job receive recognition for the work they do 47 Social Status Workers on this job are looked up to by others in their company and their community 44 Creativity Workers on this job try out their own ideas 44 Compensation Workers on this job are paid well in comparison with other workers 34 Authority Workers on this job give directions and instructions to others 34 Supervision, Technical Workers on this job have supervisors who train their workers well 25 Social Service Workers on this job have work where they do things for other people CROSSWALKS:
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